EIN 36-4340723

Dhamma Pakasa

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Dhamma Pakasa provides instruction and guidance in the techniques of Vipassana meditation. As one of numerous centers worldwide dedicated to this mission, it served around 250 students in 2022 by teaching the Vipassana meditation tradition as taught by SN Goenka in the lineage of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. Despite facing challenges from COVID-19 restrictions and damage, Dhamma Pakasa continues its dedication to providing this valuable instruction.
Also known as...
Illinois Vipassana Association
Total revenues
$456,617
2022
Total expenses
$266,411
2022
Total assets
$2,469,509
2022
Num. employees
3
2022

Program areas at Dhamma Pakasa

In 2022, the Illinois Vipassana Association served approximately 250 students by providing instruction in the Vipassana meditation tradition as taught by sn goenka in the lineage of sayagyi u ba khin. Emerging from covid-19 restrictions and the damage from a 2021 electrical fire, the center embarked on the construction of a new meditation hall while continuing to offer instruction in the meditation technique.

Who funds Dhamma Pakasa

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Thrivent Charitable Impact and Investing (ICF)General Support$50,000
Vipassana Community FoundationFor General Operating Support$10,000
PayPal Giving FundGeneral Support$8,798
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Dhamma Pakasa

NameTitleCompensation
John MoneskiChair$0
Ellen GoldsteinSecretary$0
Walter McCloskeyTreasurer / Board Member$0
Kim KaufmanVice Chair / Vice President / Board Member$0
Benay Saepoung

Financials for Dhamma Pakasa

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$351,428
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$8
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$105,181
Total revenues$456,617

Form 990s for Dhamma Pakasa

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-06990View PDF
2021-122022-10-17990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
2019-122021-03-30990View PDF
2018-122019-05-07990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Vipassana Community Foundation
October 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Thrivent Charitable Impact and Investing (ICF)
July 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Charities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousBuddhistState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
10076 Fish Hatchery Rd
Pecatonica, IL 61063
Metro area
Rockford, IL
County
Winnebago County, IL
Website URL
pakasa.dhamma.org/contact-us/ 
Phone
(815) 489-0420
IRS details
EIN
36-4340723
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X50: Buddhist
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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